St Joseph’s Polish Church

To: Parishioners, Former Parishioners, St. Joseph’s High
School Alumni, Friends of St. Joseph’s, and Polonia

From: Rev. Pawel Kryszkiewicz, Pastor

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I know how concerned many of you have been since the cross on
our beloved Church of Saint Joseph's was toppled by wind last December.

The good news is that in August 2003, the state of New Jersey
designated our church a historic state site, and we were approved for a matching
State Funds Grant from the New
Jersey Preservation Trust.

The cost for external repair and restoration of Saint
Joseph’s Church totals $908,710. Our parish must raise half of that amount in
order to receive the state funds. So our job is a big one!

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A church restoration committee has been formed to raise the
$454,355 needed and so we are asking each parishioner, to pledge $1000 over a
three year period to the Saint Joseph's Restoration Fund. This amounts to less
than a dollar a day over the 3 years.

More than a century ago, proud, hardworking Polish
immigrants-many of them your parents or grandparents gave thousands of dollars
to build such a beautiful Catholic Church at 10th and Liberty Streets in South Camden.
Hundreds of baptisms, First Holy Communions, weddings, and funerals have
taken place within our church these past hundred-plus years. And each of you has
had cherished personal memories of family milestones here at Saint Joseph's.
Thus you know how very special this magnificent church has been and continues to
be. Our church has served us well. But now the great walls, windows, and towers
are in dire need of repair. It is now our time to serve the church well.

Our current parish community is neither rich nor large, but
our history of remarkable generosity has been our proud tradition since 1892.
Great generosity ,requires great sacrifice. That is why I am asking you to
show that same generous spirit, fierce pride, and great love for Saint Joseph's
Church with at least a $1000 commitment over 3 years. Your donation of $1000 or
more will be acknowledged on our special Restoration Fund Plaque that will hang
in a prominent place in the church.

I am hopeful that your love for Saint Joseph's Church will
guide your decision to give as generously as you can to our parish Restoration
Fund. Together we will raise the cross on Saint Joseph's Church again.

With Saint Joseph as our patron, may God continue to bless us
as we work together for the Greater
Honor and Glory of God.

Please use the
pledge card link found on the left side frame. Print pledge card page by
clicking the right mouse button, choose "select all" in drop down window to highlight text, click right mouse button again, click on "print"
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